Lemon Basil Seeds - Fragrant Culinary Herb for Garden Growing (1000 Seeds)

Lemon basil is a delightful annual herb known for its bright, citrusy fragrance and flavor. With its light green leaves and subtle lemon scent, it adds a refreshing twist to teas, salads, pesto, and seafood dishes. This versatile herb is also a beautiful addition to garden beds, containers, and herb gardens, attracting pollinators with its small white flowers.

Easy to grow from seed, lemon basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions and provides a steady harvest throughout the season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a rewarding growing experience and a continuous supply of fresh, aromatic leaves.

Plant Features

• Fragrant, lemon-scented leaves
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Ideal for containers and garden beds
• Annual herb that grows quickly from seed

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ocimum × africanum (often sold as Ocimum basilicum 'Lemon')
• Plant Type: Annual herb
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 12-24 inches
• Germination Requirements: Warm soil (65-75°F), light for germination
• Spacing: 10-12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow lemon basil seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to 10-12 inches apart. Provide full sun and regular watering. Pinch back tips to encourage bushy growth and harvest leaves as needed. Lemon basil is sensitive to cold; protect plants if temperatures drop below 50°F.

What's Included

1000 Lemon Basil seeds.